Rose Hawthorn Berry Champagne Vinegar
Perfect for Valentine’s Day mocktails and shrubs – these herbs can help strengthen our heart, ease stress, and help us relax.
Equipment
- Glass jar with lid for infusion
- Wax paper to prevent corrosion
- Permanent marker and label
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Glass vinegar bottle for storage
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried rose petals
- 2 tablespoons dried hawthorn berries
- 1 cup Champagne vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and sterilize your glass jar for the vinegar infusion. Add your dried herbs to the sterilized jar and pour in the vinegar. Make sure the herbs are fully submerged. Add more vinegar if needed. Line your jar lid with natural wax paper because vinegar will corrode a metal lid.
- Label the vinegar infusion with the date and ingredients, then store in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks. Shake the jar once a day to mix everything around.
- After 2-4 weeks, strain the infused vinegar through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. You can start using the vinegar after a few days but for best results, let the infusion sit for a few weeks.
- Pour the strained vinegar into a sterilized vinegar jar or a glass jar with a lid that won’t corrode. Don’t forget to label the jar! Store your finished vinegar in the refrigerator. Once opened, it should be good for 6-8 weeks. Discard if there are any signs of spoilage.
Notes
Note: You can start using the vinegar after a few days but for best results, let the infusion sit for a few weeks.
Disclaimer: Many herbal vinegars are considered to be generally safe, although there are circumstances when you should not take a particular herb. I am providing a brief and general overview of these herbs for educational purposes only.